Nicole M. Schomaker

Nicole M. Schomaker serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a critical role in procuring mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure to support Department of Defense global communications. Her portfolio centers on securing and modernizing high-capacity, resilient network systems, including secure virtual private networks and next-generation telecom services that ensure interoperability across military and federal operations. She manages full lifecycle acquisitions—from requirements definition to contract award and administration—focusing on complex, technically demanding procurements that align with DISA’s strategic imperative to replace legacy systems with scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions. Schomaker maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of industry partners, including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These contractors are frequently engaged to deliver fiber optic network deployment, managed telecom services, cybersecurity-integrated communications platforms, and network modernization solutions. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in defense-grade telecommunications, indicating a focus on reliability, compliance, and operational continuity in high-stakes environments. Schomaker’s contracting activity is exclusively classified under “No Set-Aside,” reflecting a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, her awards are driven by the technical complexity and scale of requirements, which often necessitate vendors with specialized defense telecom expertise and large-scale infrastructure deployment experience. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 517919—Other Telecommunications—which encompasses managed network services, dark fiber leasing, telecom system integration, and secure backbone infrastructure. She specializes in acquisitions involving fiber-optic transport, carrier-grade networking equipment, and mission-critical communications systems that support DoD’s global connectivity and cyber-resilience objectives.